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Majdal Shams, Israel
Full City Profile
11,180
Population
1,885/sq mi density
3,832 ft
Elevation
1,168 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
Majdal Shams enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,832 ft (1,168 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,885/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2703°N, 35.7716°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1759 | AKKO | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 2,000 | 39 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 39 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 33 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 78 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 6.3 in |
Majdal Shams has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.0").